August 22 – August 24 | TPC Snoqualmine Ridge, Snoqualmine, Wash.
GPI falls in United Kingdom
The Golfalot Price Index in the United Kingdom fell slightly this month with drops across most sectors, thus leading to a decrease of 1.14 percent. The biggest losses in August were utility clubs (minus-5.2 percent) and putters (minus-3.6 percent).
Lija forms new executive management team
Lija promotes Ayr Barnett to director of operations, and hires Christine Jakovcic as director of brand management and revenue strategy and Julia Wallis as director of finance and administration.
GNC unveils new technology
Greg Norman Collection introduces its new concept called TCT, Temperature Control Technology. The TCT polo, like the ML50 polo, is 100 percent microfiber polyester designed with a unique and proprietary cross-section high-gauged knitting process that offers inherent performance benefits such as a luxury-infused weightlessness and premium UPF.
Fall Expo number are up
Officials for the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev., report that buyer and PGA professional pre-registration is up 11 percent and 9 percent, respectively.
VedaloHD, Williams agree to endorsement deal
VedaloHD signs an endorsement agreement with caddie Steve Williams, who wears the VedaloHD performance enhancing lens technology on the golf course.
Atomic Chic heads to Vegas
Atomic Chic, designer of r25 and Red 24 brands of sports purses, will exhibit at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
SunBuster promo set for Vegas
Innoventions Enterprises, maker of SunBuster Sport Enhancement Eyewear, will hold the SunBuster Challenge at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 25-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Pink Tee’s new line unveiled at PGA Fall Expo
Pink Tee Inc. announces a new clothing line for girls and that incorporates the most current color trends such as cool blues and earth tones. Pink Tee’s line will be branded with a custom tee holder, accessorized with a pink golf tee, custom buttons, lower waist bands and lengthier polos.
AHEAD rolls out Ryder Cup line
AHEAD, an official licensee of the 2008 Ryder Cup, now offers a wide selection of Ryder Cup headwear and accessories through September.
Golfalot’s UK Price Index Stutters As USA Driver Sector Crashes
The Golfalot Price Index in the United Kingdom fell slightly this month with drops across most sectors, thus leading to a decrease of 1.14 percent. The biggest losses in August were utility clubs (minus-5.2 percent) and putters (minus-3.6 percent).
LIJA by Linda Hipp Names Barnett, Jakovcic and Wallis to Executive Management Team
Lija forms a new executive management team, promoting Ayr Barnett to director of operations, hiring Christine Jakovcic as director of brand management and revenue strategy, and hiring Julia Wallis as director of finance and administration.
Elwyn Ellis Accepts EGU Presidency For 2010
Elwyn Ellis accepts the nomination to become president elect of the English Golf Union for 2009.
ProLink GPS Simplifies Golf Strategy, Course Management at Battleground at Deer Park
ProLink Solutions announces that Battleground at Deer Park Golf Course in Deer Park, Texas, now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system.
Operation Give Back Charity Tourney is Sept. 18 at National
National Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., will hold the Operation Give Back charity tournament on Thursday, Sept. 18. The event benefits Friend to Friend of Moore County, an organization that provides assistance and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Cybergolf welcomes Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club in Dinuba, CA. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club in Dinuba, Calif. as its newest client and will custom design and host the property’s website, e-mail marketing newsletter system and e-commerce tool.
Fujikura #1 Driver Shaft At Men’s U.S. Amateur Championship
Fujikura wins the driver shaft brand count at the U.S. Amateur Championship.
Golfing Magazine Announces “Hands On” Play Testing “Player’s Choice” Awards for Drivers for 2008
Golfing Magazine publishes its “Players Choice” awards for new drivers in 2008. Clubs were rated on appearance, feel, distance, consistency, forgiveness and value. The Callaway Fusion FT-5, Nike SasQuatch Sumo 5000, Ping G10 ,Taylormade Tour Burner and Tour Edge Exotics XCG had the best overall performance rating.
Verishot Sponsors $10,000 HOLE-in-one AT The BADLANDS GOLF CLUB During PGA FALL EXPO
VeriShot announces a $10,000 hole-in-one sponsorship of hole No. 8 at The Badlands Golf Club’s Desperado course during the PGA Fall Expo tournament on Monday, Aug. 25.
NGCOA’s 2009 Annual Conference Seeks Answers To Question of ‘What’s Keeping You Up at Night?’
Habitat for Humanity work days are among the special events planned for the National Golf Course Owners Association‘s annual conference, Feb. 3-7 in New Orleans, La. Among the keynote speakers will be author Chic Thompson and Lisa Bodell, found and CEO of Futurethink, an innovation research and training firm.
